Ensures that stock gets to their destinations safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective way.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Transport/Logistics Monitoring
Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user
Scheduling daily and weekly routes
Tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes, phone calls, e-maps, and tracking software)
Monitor and report on transportation costs
Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
Report maintenance and repair needs for vehicles and equipment
Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders
Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
Ensure and document dispatched and received stocks
organizing meetings with the vendors for updates, service improvements, negotiations, and other logistics-related matters
Representing the company in transport/logistics calls as assigned
Key Performance Indicators
Targeted stock delivery time against actual stock delivery time
Targeted stock dispatch time against actual stock dispatch time
Targeted cost of transportation against the actual cost of transportation per trip
Timely submission of reports
Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of supply chain tracks
Knowledge of Cost management principles
Knowledge of warehouse legislation, as well as policies and procedures
Knowledge of dispatching orders and tracking vehicles
Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry trends/ practices
Job Specifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration or any related discipline is required
Possession of any relevant certification is essential
Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
Decision Expectations
Supervises logistics/transportation in compliance with the company's policies and vision
Maintain a standard of health, safety, and hygiene
100% integrity
Working Conditions
Jobholders typically work more than 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is both office and field(warehouse) based and has some occasional physical demands such as lifting stock items that weigh over 10kg if the need arises and walking around the warehouse to ensure effective monitoring.